John Breaux Quotes

In a politically diverse nation, only by finding that common ground can we achieve results for the common good.

One of the ways usually that you build a bipartisan agreement is one side gives up a little, and the other side gives up a little.

Our mission and task has always been to find a pragmatic balance among competing interests that will serve the greatest common good.

I strongly believe that crossing the aisle for the good of the American people is more important than party politics.

Partnership is the way. Dictatorial win-lose is so old-school.

If ever there was a time for true bipartisanship, it is today.

I know Barack Obama. And I believe that as president, he'll pursue the common good by seeking common ground rather than trying to divide us.

I think that was the case here. We just wanted it to be good for everybody.

We aren't going to agree on everything and there will be other areas where we will be working together.

I believe any time that both parties are talking, it's a good thing.

When times are tough, constant conflict may be good politics but in the real world, cooperation works better. After all, nobody's right all the time, and a broken clock is right twice a day.

The main purpose of dialogue is to come to an agreement on how the two parties can work together, realize their mutual interests, and avoid conflict as much as possible

Bipartisanship means you work together to work it out.

Good governance requires working toward common ground. It isn't easy.

Disagreements will always occur between us, but we all approach them wanting the best for each and every one of us, for the whole people.

The sweetest two words in any negotiation are actually, 'That's right.' Before you convince them to see what you're trying to accomplish, you have to say the things to them that will get them to say, 'That's right.'

We owe it to the American people to set aside the areas where our ideology may prevent progress and find common ground where there are plenty of opportunities to produce good results.

We have to slowly, carefully, and thoughtfully align all of our interests.

It makes more sense to find out where the middle- and long-term common ground lies.

Even if we don't agree, we should agree to work together.

Business deals are successfully negotiated every day throughout America. The common thread is a mutual desire to reach an accord. And the media business is no different.

We don't always agree on stuff, but when it's time to blow the whistle and start the game, we're not still debating.

When it all boils down, it's about embracing each others' stories and maybe even finding that synergy to collaborate for the common good.

I'm willing to meet with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who has a good idea, an open mind and a willingness to come together to tackle the challenges we face.

When you let someone else win an argument, often you both end up winners.